This track is blazingly good. Todd has an incredible amount of soulful swagger backed by an incredible band that crackles with confidence and talent. “Give It Up” showcases the artist’s vocal gusto that reminds us of the likes of ZZ Ward and dare we say Amy Winehouse. Working with producer and friend Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra, A Rocket To The Moon), she is able to craft a gut punching and hip-shaking track of epic soul proportions. Macy Todd is the real deal.

Sirma – “Eclipse”

With the upcoming solar eclipse, we thought this track was the perfect soundtrack. The young artist has an otherworldly sound that will connect with more than a few listeners. Studying jazz and classical music as a child in Turkey, she moved to the United States to study at the prestigious Berklee and now finds herself in New York further crafting her electro pop sound. Her Brooklyn apartment doubles as a music lab where she has put together her upcoming To Love EP.

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About Matt Simon

Matt Simon is passionate about showing the next generation what they are missing by listening to the radio. He was raised on classic rock and Neil Diamond, though his tastes have expanded greatly since. It is his strongly held belief that the Midwest produces everything good in this world and will gladly discuss that fact over coffee. All the major events in his life have a soundtrack attached to it like an audio scrapbook. He loves to listen to the likes of Ryan Adams and Frank Turner; wishes he was as cool as Josh Homme, and still foolishly believes that Led Zeppelin will reunite. He resides near Cleveland, Ohio.

There has been a resurgence of classic style country in the recent months and we fully embrace this. Perhaps it is a call for something familiarly vintage or being fed up with the pop country blaring from many radio stations. Whatever the reason, …

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Your Favorite Color – “Heartache” FFO: Coin, Phoenix, The 1975 Best Enjoyed with: Sunshine, Rolled down windows, and Waves “Heartache” hits on all cylinders. The bona fide hit from the alt pop group screams of the California beach they hail from. Blending a variety of …

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Kyle Meadows – “Goin’ Down” This artist is creepily similar to Elliott Smith vocal territory. He has the same talent of balancing sweet instrumentation with endearing lyrics. The result is both nostalgic and visceral. There is a temporal beauty to his work and …